Homeland Security

April 23 2015 by admin in Uncategorized |Comments Off on FBI Warning: Beware of Passengers Hacking Jets

The FBI issued a warning about passengers using in-flight wifi to hack into the plane’s systems.

“Although the media claims remain theoretical and unproven, the media publicity associated with these statements may encourage actors to use the described intrusion methods,” the alert notes. “Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the onboard networks of a commercial aircraft violates federal law.”

Report any suspicious activity involving travelers connecting unknown cables or wires to the IFE system or unusual parts of the airplane seat.

Report any evidence of suspicious behavior following a flight, such as
IFE systems that show evidence of tampering or the forced removal of
covers to network connection ports.

Report any evidence of suspicious behavior concerning aviation wireless signals, including social media messages with threatening references to Onboard Network Systems, ADS-B, ACARS, and Air Traffic Control networks.

Review network logs from aircraft to ensure any suspicious activity, such as network scanning or intrusion attempts, is captured for further analysis.